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Entry Level Environmental Scientist
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What they do
An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$77,532 / year median in New Jersey
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Conduct soil and groundwater sampling in accordance with environmental regulations and best practices. Assist with vapor intrusion investigations and sampling. Perform soil logging and document soil properties and subsurface conditions during field investigations. Assist with monitoring well installations, development, and sampling. Provide field oversight during drilling and well installation activities. Conduct environmental site assessments, inspections, and monitoring activities. Maintain accurate field notes, sampling documentation, and chain-of-custody forms. Collect, organize, and manage field data for use in technical reports. Assist project managers and senior environmental professionals with environmental investigations and remediation projects. Learn and assist with preparation of environmental reports and documentation for submission to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Follow all applicable health and safety procedures while working in the field. Travel to project sites throughout New Jersey, with approximately 80-85% of the position spent in the field. Develop technical knowledge and progressively take on greater project responsibilities with experience.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field required. 1-3 years of relevant environmental field experience preferred; recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Basic understanding of environmental sampling techniques, including soil and groundwater. Strong interest in environmental consulting, environmental investigation, and remediation. Ability to work outdoors and in the field under varying conditions. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to work independently and as part of a team in both field and office settings. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. OSHA 40-HourHAZWOPER
certification is a plus, but not required. Pay Range - $25.00/hr. - $28.00/hr. Now in our 4th decade, Resource Options, Inc. ("ROI") partners with Design, Construction, Environmental, and Real Estate professionals to help them identify great opportunities within their area of expertise. With offices throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, ROI seeks candidates interested in rewarding careers with companies serving the natural and built environments. Representative positions include carpenters, electricians, laborers, pipefitters, plumbers, OSHA 40 technicians, CDL drivers, lab pack chemists, HEO's, w/ww operators, analytical chemists, environmental scientists, safety professionals, land surveyors, M/E/P engineers, civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, architects and interior designers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, OPM representatives, property managers, facility maintenance technicians and more. If you value an honest day's work and take pride in what you do, we want to work with you. Come join our team! ROI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. ROI intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our employees and our clients; as such you may be required to take a pre-employment drug screen before beginning employment. #ADOLIBenefits
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